Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of a group of manual techniques that include stroking, kneading, pounding and pulling.

Massage has a time-honored history in medicine that stretches back to ancient Greece: Hippocrates was an early advocate of massages, and recommended them on a daily basis to ease pain and prevent stiffness.

Even squirrels benefit from massage!

Health Benefits

Ortho-Bionomy and Cranial Sacral Therapy are good for migraines, shoulder pain, neck pain, sciatica, and back pain

Reduce muscular tension and chronic pain

Reduce anxiety and stress

Mobilise stiff joints

Relax the body and mind

Improve the flow of blood and lymph

Reduce swelling and inflammation

Reduction in the formation of excessive scar
tissue following soft tissue injuries

Improvement in posture

Increase the flow of energy through the nervous system and wastes through the gastrointestinal tract

Improve skin tone

Increase in awareness of the mind-body connection

Enhance all the body systems

How Massage Therapy Works…

Massage therapy is applied primarily with hands, sometimes the forearms or elbows are used. These techniques affect the muscular, skeletal, circulatory, lymphatic, nervous and other systems of the body.

The basic philosophy of massage therapy embraces the concept of vis Mediatrix nature, which is aiding the ability of the body to heal itself, and is aimed at achieving or increasing health and well being.

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First session will include a consultation in which goals for treatment are discussed as well as an in depth assessment of movement and posture (strong, weak, compensating or collapsing). During your session, Devon applies gentle holds primarily along the spine, sacrum, rib cage and cranium to evoke a response in the body. This can feel like anything from a gentle alleviation of pain to a deep relieving breath followed by a great sense of relaxation. Though shifts are subtle, you will be able to move more freely and without pain potentially with just one session. With gentler pressure, we give the body permission to open by not forcing it to resist an external force. This gives the ability to be very precise and affect those tissues that are directly involved with the problem area.

Our deluxe soothing massage integrates a variety of strokes to warm and soothe the muscle tissue. By using only the finest massage oils, this treatment releases tension, lowers the heart rate, boosts the production of endorphin, calms the nervous system, promotes relaxation, and reduces anxiety. This gentle form of massage therapy will also relieve and prevent muscle cramps and spasms – leaving your body feeling pampered and relaxed.

Using deeper levels of strength and pressure, this massage reaches the furthest layers of the muscles, tendons, and fascia to help break up muscle “knots” – helping to relax the body, reduce stress hormone levels, and lower the heart rate.

Our expert massage therapist will use his deep knowledge of the body to develop a customized rejuvenating treatment, providing your body with exactly what it needs. The treatment will restore your body’s harmony and maintain peace in your heart and mind.

Reiki is the ultimate treatment for stress relief and rejuvenation. This thousand-year-old curative approach is a form of “hands-on-healing” in which the healer works with universal energies to restore your energy centers to their optimal state of flow – restoring the mind, body, and spirit towards wellness.

Maternity creates many strains on the body and brings about new worries and anxieties. Massage is a powerful way to relieve these symptoms. Our Maternity Bliss massage will reduce stress on weight-bearing joints, enhance your sleep, and increase your overall sense of well-being.

Sports massage is a form of bodywork geared toward participants in athletics. It is used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition, and to help athletes recover from workouts and injuries. Sports massage has three basic forms: pre-event massage, post-event massage, and maintenance massage

Reflexology is a focussed pressure technique, usually directed at the feet or hands. It is based on the premise that there are zones and reflexes on different parts of the body which correspond to and are relative to all parts, glands and organs.